Northern Campaigner – TBuck Suzuki Foundation – Toronto

Position Description
The Northern Campaigner will work towards the Foundation’s goal of protecting fisheries habitat and preventing pollution along BC’s north coast. This includes growing our north coast network, promoting fisheries habitat protection and pollution prevention. This role offers a dynamic work opportunity, the Northern Campaigner will work with the T.Buck staff and partner organizations to deliver appropriate programming. Travel throughout coastal BC is a possibility.
This position is remote with the opportunity to work from Prince Rupert.

Responsibilities
Coordinating Northern BC Campaigns, including:
Researching and tracking habitat and pollution issues along the Skeena, in the estuary, and along the entire coast;
Supporting digital communications- newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, website;
Securing and maintaining project funding;
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders;
Creating and maintaining databases.
Participating in conservation stamp initiatives around habitat protection and pollution prevention
Supporting other program areas including OceanSmart, marine planning and sustainable fisheries initiatives
Representing the Foundation and communicating program goals to the public at various community and industry events
Participating in organizational activities including developing individual work plans and Objectives and Key Results, staff reporting and other processes

Knowledge & Skills
Strong fisheries and coastal knowledge in British Columbia
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize competing assignments
Strategic thinker who brings creativity and flexibility into work
Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communications including report writing, editing, and presentations
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
Desire to support and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and mindfulness throughout our entire organization and in work with communities.

Experience
Experience in project and campaign management an asset
Experience in fundraising and budget management an asset
Experience in social media management, non-profit communications, or marketing an asset
Understanding of community economic development, enhancing coastal economic opportunities, improving social conditions in a sustainable manner
Preference to those with experience working with or in Indigenous communities, marine industries, and coastal communities in B.C.

Please send your resume and cover letter to tbsef@bucksuzuki.org .

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